About Ordering
CCP distributes bacterial strains and DNA, exclusively to public and private institutions, as well as educational institutions with laboratories equipped to safely handle the requested strains. Distribution is for scientific research purposes only (non-commercial) and is governed by a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) that complies with our internal policies and applicable national and international regulations.
1.Register: To place an order, you must first register on our website.
2.Browse the Catalogues: Search our catalogues for the strains or DNA you need and add them to your cart.
3.Submit Your Request: Once you’ve added items to your cart, submit your request online.
4.Order Confirmation: Our team will review your request and contact you with a quotation and the necessary documents to complete the order. You will also receive an automated email confirming your request has been received. If any additional information is required, we will reach out to you.
5.Payment Instructions: After confirmation you will receive the payment instructions.
6.Material Transfer Agreement (MTA): Before processing your order, you will be required to complete and sign the MTA.
For any specific services or requests, please send an email to ccporto@ff.up.pt with your inquiry, and you will receive a quotation.
The shipment of biological materials is carried out in accordance with all relevant regulations. It is the responsibility of the Customer to verify the applicable regulations for the species they are ordering.
CCP assumes no liability for any damage or injuries resulting from transportation. The Customer must agree to comply with the terms outlined in the Material Transfer Agreement (MTA), which must be completed, signed, and submitted to CCP by mail.
Please note that the fee paid by the Customer is not for the culture itself but represents a contribution to the costs associated with handling and maintenance.
Cultures are delivered as active growing strains. Alternative delivery methods can be arranged by prior agreement between CCP and the Customer.
CCP cultures are supplied with the understanding that the Customer will adhere to the principles outlined in the Convention on Biological Diversity (www.cbd.int).
General Procedure for Depositing a Bacterial Strain
Depositing a bacterial strain is free of charge and requires the submission of a Deposit Form, which should be requested by contacting CCP at ccporto@ff.up.pt.
Strains should only be sent after receiving approval from CCP. CCP reserves the right to refuse any deposit.
Deposit for Publication of a New Species
CCP conducts the necessary checks and will assign a CCP number to the strain, along with a deposit certificate. The information provided will remain confidential until the article related to the strain is published.
If the author wishes to obtain the genome sequence of the strain free of charge as part of a collaboration, please inform CCP at the time of deposit.
The Customer receiving CCP strains is responsible for their proper storage, maintenance, handling, and use. Neither CCP nor its host institution (FFUP/UP) can accept responsibility for any damages or injuries arising from the improper use, storage, or loss of CCP cultures.
Although CCP verifies the identity of strains according to internal operating standards, we cannot be held liable for any damages resulting from misidentification or mishandling of strains by the Customer.